optimize
verb
op·ti·mize
ˈäp-tə-ˌmīz 
optimized; optimizing
: to make as perfect, effective, or functional as possible
optimize energy use
optimize your computer for speed and memory—
Charles Brannon
Charles BrannonExamples of optimize in a Sentence
The new system will optimize the efficiency with which water is used.
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By carefully sourcing ingredients and optimizing production processes, the brand minimizes costs without sacrificing the integrity of its offerings.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
There are many cybersecurity firms that specialize in finding and managing potential cybersecurity risks through exposure management solutions, which are capable of continuously challenging, validating, and optimizing your on-premise and cloud cyber-security postures.
—William Mullane, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2024
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
There are many cybersecurity firms that specialize in finding and managing potential cybersecurity risks through exposure management solutions, which are capable of continuously challenging, validating, and optimizing your on-premise and cloud cyber-security postures.
—William Mullane, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2024
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“Optimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimize. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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